Cotoneaster lacteus - Late Cotoneaster 3 Litre Pot

Cotoneaster lacteus - Late Cotoneaster

An elegant evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches clothed in distinctive oval leaves with prominent veining. Clusters of creamy white flowers appear in summer, followed by masses of bright red berries that provide outstanding autumn and winter colour.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Fresh grey-green foliage emerges on arching branches
• Summer: Clusters of creamy white flowers attract bees and butterflies
• Autumn: Heavy crops of bright red berries develop
• Winter: Evergreen foliage and persistent red berries feed birds

Key Features

• Attractive evergreen with graceful arching habit
• Fully hardy to -15°C
• Exceptional berry display persisting well into winter
• Excellent hedging and screening plant
• RHS Award of Garden Merit

Perfect For

Informal hedging, screening, mixed shrub borders, wildlife gardens, and as a specimen shrub. The berries provide valuable winter food for birds, particularly thrushes and blackbirds.

Growing Tips

Plant in any well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Tolerates poor soils, pollution, and exposed positions once established. Trim lightly after flowering for hedging; otherwise minimal pruning needed. Drought-tolerant once established.

Looks Great With

Combines well with Pyracantha, Viburnum tinus, ornamental grasses, late-flowering perennials, and winter-flowering heathers. The red berries create beautiful contrasts with evergreen conifers and silver-leaved plants.

A versatile evergreen shrub that provides reliable structure, wildlife value, and stunning berry displays with minimal maintenance requirements.

Cotoneaster lacteus - Late Cotoneaster 3 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Moderate Growing Spring and summer White Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.